Dog who remembers his Michigan training saves his owner

[Faygo Kid]

PHOENIX -- “Man’s best friend” doesn’t go far enough for Buddy, a German shepherd who remembered his Michigan training and saved his owner by calling 911 when the man had a seizure.

And it’s not the first time Buddy has been there for owner Joe Stalnaker, a police officer said today.

On a recording of the 911 call Wednesday, Buddy is heard whimpering and barking after the dispatcher answers and repeatedly asks if the caller needs help.

“Hello, this is 911. Hello ... Can you hear me? Is there somebody there you can give the phone to,” says the dispatcher, Chris Trott.

Police were sent to Stalnaker’s home. After about three minutes, Buddy is heard barking loudly when the officers arrived.

Scottsdale police Sgt. Mark Clark said Stalnaker spent two days in a hospital and recovered from the seizure.

“It’s pretty incredible,” Clark said. “Even the veteran dispatchers -- they haven’t heard of anything like this.”. . .

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Throughout my 57 years (birthday today), I think the best people I have known have been my dogs. Sweetie pies, each and every one of them.

[amerikat]

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Animals understand things we can't even consider.

great post. Animals are tuned in. I always watch the animals for clues to my world.